Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO)/Learning Support Coordinator (LSC)

Centralregionalhealth; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Regional Health School Wellington is seeking a NZ registered teacher to lead SENCO and Learning Support coordination across a geographically dispersed region. The role focuses on identifying and coordinating learning support, developing IEPs, and strengthening inclusive, trauma-informed practice in partnership with whānau and health professionals.

Travel is required; the successful candidate will advocate for students and ensure equitable access to education and successful pathways back

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with experience in learning support.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive education and learning support systems.
• Ability to partner with whānau, health professionals and schools.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, coordination, and monitoring of learning support for diverse needs.
• Coordinate IEPs and transition planning.
• Build teacher capability in inclusive, trauma-informed practice.
• Collaborate with whānau, health professionals, enrolling schools, and community agencies.
• Coordinate access to specialist services and learning pathways.
• Contribute to strategic planning and inclusive school-wide practices.
• Advocate for students with their voices central to decisions.

Skills

NZ registered teacher

Learning support coordination

Inclusive education

Communication

Organisation

Case management

Culturally responsive practice

Travel readiness

Education

NZ teacher registration

Job description

Central Regional Health School Wellington

Full time, Permanent

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher, Special education needs coordinator (SENCO)

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Regional Health School Unit and 2MUs

Are you passionate about ensuring every learner can access, participate, and succeed in education? Central Regional Health School is seeking an experienced and collaborative Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) to lead and coordinate learning support services for students whose health or wellbeing needs impact their educational engagement and achievement.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference for young people and their whānau by ensuring equitable access to education and supporting successful pathways back into learning, training, employment, and community participation.

As our SENCO / LSC you will:

• Lead the identification, coordination, and monitoring of learning support for students with diverse and complex needs.
• Coordinate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and transition planning.
• Build teacher capability in inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practice.
• Work collaboratively with whānau, health professionals, enrolling schools, and community agencies.
• Coordinate access to specialist services and learning support pathways.
• Contribute to strategic planning and the ongoing development of inclusive school-wide practices.
• Advocate for students and ensure their voice is central to decision making.

We are looking for a NZ registered teacher who:

• Has successful experience supporting learners with additional learning, behavioural, health, disability, or mental health needs.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of inclusive education and learning support systems.
• Builds effective partnerships with whānau and multidisciplinary teams.
• Has excellent communication, organisational, and case-management skills.
• Is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• Can work independently across a geographically dispersed region.

Experience as a SENCO, Learning Support Coordinator, pastoral leader, or in specialist education settings will be highly regarded.

This position requires regular travel. Applicants must hold a full New Zealand driver's licence and have access to a registered and warranted vehicle for work-related duties.

Join us in making a meaningful difference for young people and their whānau.